Islamic Studies A

Islamic Studies is compulsory for all Muslim students in Year 13, as per UAE law and Ministry of Education guidelines, whether they are an Arabic speaker or not, and regardless of nationality.

Students take their final Islamic Studies exam at the end of Year 13. Passing the exam is a requirement to receive an Equivalency Certificate from the Abu Dhabi Education Council, which certifies that a student has completed their secondary education.

An Equivalency Certificate is required for entry to UAE universities and for employment in some UAE government or semi governmental organisations. Further information is available directly from ADEK customer services.

COURSE CONTENT

The Ministry of Education course builds on students’ understanding and awareness of Islam, developed throughout the Ministry curriculum which begins in Year 1.

Topics covered in Year 13 include: Surat Al- Noor, Creative Thinking in Islam, Fiqh (Understanding), explaining the concept of Fiqh (Understanding) of Priorities, Globalization, The Prophet PBUH’s methodology in healthcare. Prohibited sales, National Service as a Sharia duty and a National Requirement.

SKILLS DEVELOPED

● Holy Quranic pronunciation and recitation. ● Hadeeth memorisation. ● Knowledge and application of Islamic values in real life situations. ● Understanding of acts of worship and basic rules of dealings.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Lesson Resources http://zad-uae.com/ https://almanahj.com/ae/ https://uae-school.com/

ASSESSMENTS

● Half term test ● End of term exam

● Students in Year 13 will undertake the Ministry of Education Islamic Studies Exam at the end of the academic year.